Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-AT-GENERAL-ELIGIBILITY
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Austria for Japanese citizens (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-AT-GENERAL-ELIGIBILITY
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: JP-AT-18
- Initial funds
- Initial living costs and return transportLearn moreReferences: JP-AT-18
- Visa fee
- No visa application fee for Japanese nationalsLearn moreReferences: JP-AT-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
Japan →AustriaWorking Holiday in Austria for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
References: JP-AT-18
Initial funds
The Japanese section requires sufficient initial funds and return transport or funds to buy it. A numeric minimum is not established in this research.
References: JP-AT-18
Visa fee
No visa application fee for Japanese nationals
References: JP-AT-18
Annual quota
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-AT
Application dates and timing
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-AT
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-AT
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid 3 months beyond planned Schengen departure; issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages
References: JP-AT-18
Insurance
Full-stay travel health and accident insurance of at least EUR 30,000
References: JP-AT-18
Documents and participation
First participation; no accompanying dependants
References: COMP-AT
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Confirm the appointment procedure at the Austrian embassy responsible for applications in Japan.
- Prepare the D-visa form, ICAO-standard photo and passport.
- Provide funds, return-transport and full-stay insurance evidence through the instructed channel.
- After issuance, check passport and visa dates and carry insurance and funds evidence.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Check passport issue date, blank pages and validity after leaving Schengen. Use the Japanese section and receiving office rather than another nationality’s fee or funds figure.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Enter within the visa conditions and ask the responsible authority about residence registration and employment formalities. Plan work as incidental to the holiday.
Work
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
Study
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the fee the same as for other nationalities?
The Japanese section explicitly states that the visa is free. Insurance, travel and document costs remain separate.
References: JP-AT-18
Explore language courses →How much money is required?
Sufficient initial funds plus return transport or money to buy it are required. The numeric minimum is unconfirmed; ask the receiving office what evidence it accepts.
References: JP-AT-18
Is passport validity until the end of the stay enough?
It must remain valid 3 months beyond planned Schengen departure, have been issued within 10 years and contain 2 blank pages.
References: JP-AT-18
What insurance should I prepare?
Prepare travel health and accident insurance covering the whole stay, with at least EUR 30,000 cover.
References: JP-AT-18
Which form should I use?
The Japanese instructions specify the D-visa form and an ICAO-standard photo. Follow the embassy’s Japan filing instructions.
References: JP-AT-18
Is this primarily a work programme?
Holiday is the main purpose. Check the permission and official guidance for detailed employment conditions.
References: COMP-AT-GENERAL-ELIGIBILITY
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-AT · Austria - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-AT-GENERAL-ELIGIBILITY · Austria - General eligibility
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.